Saturday, November 2, 2024

Tibbits Opera House is set to take guests on a thrilling journey back to the iconic 1980s with its 45 Annual Auction "Back to the Future," Saturday, November 2nd at the historic Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater! It promises to be an exciting evening filled with nostalgia and community engagement. There will be an enticing mix of live and silent auction items featuring a diverse array of unique pieces, experiences, and trips. To amplify the fun, the evening will also feature the interactive games "Plinko" and "Punch-a-Biff," where contestants can win cool prizes generously donated by local and regional businesses. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to engage in online bidding from October 28th thru November 2nd. Also, in collaboration with the Children's Museum of Branch County, childcare will be offered for the evening. Parents are encouraged to inform Tibbits about their childcare needs when purchasing tickets. Drop-off for children begins at 6 p.m. at the Children's Museum in downtown Coldwater. The evening's festivities at Tibbits kick off at 6 p.m. with games, delectable food, and the Silent Auction. At 7 p.m. guests can enjoy a live performance Dan & Lisa Vukmirovich's talented band The 80/90 Duo! The Live Auction will commence at 7:30 p.m. and the night will wrap up with more music and the closing of the final Silent Auction online. Admission is just $10.00 per person, which includes hors d'oeuvres. Game and beverage tickets will be available for $5.00 each. Guests can also purchase large raffle tickets for $10.00 each, with a chance to win cash prizes of $1,000, $250, or two 2025 Tibbits Summer Theatre season tickets. For more information and to secure reservations, please visit www.tibbits.org, or call 517-278-6029. Tibbits Opera House is located at 14 S. Hanchett Street in downtown Coldwater.